Columns
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 231019
Wildfire fighter retention issue is putting one of Northern Ontario’s greatest assets at risk. Each year around Thanksgiving, Northerners bite the bullet and grudgingly go about closing down camp for the winter so it is all set to go as … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 231013 – Doug Ford’s healthcare theatrics
I venture to say that many Ontarians are upset and disappointed at the numerous debacles and scandals emanating from the Ford government lately. Right now, we are watching the simultaneous, dramatic housing development and Greenbelt sagas unfold. We have just … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Cuts to DND Budget Cannot Impact Service People
Government ministers have been tasked with finding $15 billion in government spending cuts as they attempt to reign in spending and look for ways to cut discretionary waste between 2023 and 2028. Budget 2023 laid out plans for the government … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 231006
The other day, I stopped by to help a friend construct some trusses for a garden shed he was building. He asked for a hand because he knew it was getting late to have the shed in place before winter … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – We Can Bolster Local Economies and Protect the Environment at the Same Time
There seems to be this persistent yet false idea that working to protect our environment comes with unintended negative consequences for our economy. A large part of this may be fear driven by those industries whose financial stake is driven … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s NFTP for 230928
Ontarians expect their government leaders to demonstrate cooperation, collaboration and respect September 28, 2023 Everywhere I go, it is clear that autumn has come to Algoma-Manitoulin. Harvest festivals are happening in communities, students have returned to their studies, and the … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Continues to Remind Us of Important Work Ahead
September 30th marks Canada’s third official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is meant to honour Indigenous, Inuit and Métis peoples who have suffered at the hands of Canada’s residential school system and gives each of us a … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 230922
I was having some work done on my car the other day, and I used the opportunity to look at the worn tread on my tires. I smiled at the mechanic and said, “So that’s where my summer went.” Man, … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park – Not all superheroes are imaginary
Not all superheroes are imaginary September 15, 2023 Superheroes are an exciting and entertaining phenomenon. They have delighted the imaginations of all ages for generations. When we think of superheroes, we think of fictitious characters such as Superman, Batman, the … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Record Wildfire Season May Signal Need for National Fire Team
As we enter the last days of summer, it’s important to reflect on what has been Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, bar none. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), a not-for-profit corporation owned and operated by the federal, … Continue reading
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